NTO Test- Mechanic - 1st Shift

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Groton, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat seeks a 1st shift Test Mechanic for Nuclear Test Operations. The role involves mechanical testing of nuclear components, alignment checks for detectors, and enforcing safety with tagging out and de-pressurizing as needed.

Candidates must read mechanical diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and test equipment drawings to install testing gear. The position requires the ability to comply with the EB Safety Manual and other technical manuals, with potential heavy lifting

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets mechanical diagrams, blueprints, schematics and test equipment drawings.
• 2+ years of mechanical or naval experience.
• Must be able to work any shift per union agreement.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical testing of nuclear components and assemblies.
• Conduct mechanical alignment and alignment checks for detectors on primary and secondary sides.
• Ensure safety by tagging out, isolating, and de-pressurizing systems as required.
• Read and build/install test gear using diagrams and drawings.
• Follow EB Safety Manual and applicable procedures during work.

Skills

Blueprints & schematics

Mechanical systems

Reading diagrams

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school diploma

Job description

Overview

This posting is for a 1st shift Test Mechanic within Nuclear Test Operations.

This position will require mechanical testing of nuclear components in accordance with their respective test procedure, performing mechanical alignment and alignment checks for both primary and secondary side detectors, and performing the duties of “Safety Technician” to ensure that systems are properly tagged out, isolated, and de-pressurized in order for other trades to perform work safely.

Candidates must be able to understand and interpret mechanical system diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and Test Equipment Drawings for building and installing test gear to support system testing.

The selected individual must understand the requirements and comply with the EB Safety Manual, various technical manuals, and applicable department instructions when working on ship’s equipment.

Some heavy lifting is required along with crawling and working in tight, confined spaces.

The applicant must be medically able and willing to qualify as a Contamination Worker to obtain and maintain dosimetry. In addition, the individual must be able to pass all required trade training qualifications, including Grade A and Steam Plant Cleanliness

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED or 2+ years related technical experience.
• Candidates must be able to read & work from mechanical system diagrams, blueprints, and schematics
• 2+ years related mechanical or naval experience
• Although this is a 1st shift position, please note that candidates must be available for any shift per the union agreement.

Preferred:

• Technical school diploma
• Previous U.S. Navy or Nuclear Test Operations experience or shipboard testing with mechanical systems

Skills

Candidates must be able to understand and interpret mechanical system diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and Test Equipment Drawings for building and installing test gear to support system testing.

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Cold, Dusty, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet